Chipped beef on toast is a quick and simple dinner that kids love. This recipe dates back to WWII and the depression era, but it still has a place on dinner tables. Made with dried beef in a creamy sauce served on toast.
It is a comfort food that is still loved by many. The saltiness of the beef combined with the creaminess of the sauce is what makes it a remarkable dish. Our recipe for chipped beef on toast is sure to impress.
For more comfort foods, be sure to add No Boil Crockpot Mac and Cheese, Kid-Friendly Tater Tot Casserole and Healthy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli to the menu rotation.

What is Chipped Beef?
Chipped beef is thinly sliced beef that has been pressed, salted and dried and cooked in a white cream sauce.
Traditionally, it is then placed on top of a hearty piece of toast and served.
Learning how to make chipped beef is very easy, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start making it sooner.
Now, you can teach your kids at the same time how to make this classic recipe!
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!

Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch ✅
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ✅
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ✅
- 5 ounces dried beef, chopped ✅
- 6 slices gluten-free bread, toasted
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How To Make
Melt the butter in a skillet. Whisk in the cornstarch. Slowly whisk in the milk over medium heat.
Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens. Add the garlic powder and red pepper flakes then stir in the chopped beef.
Serve
Serve the creamy chipped beef hot over toast.


What To Serve with Chipped Beef on Toast
Traditionally, chipped beef is served with toast as a complete meal.
You could consider pairing with any of these side dishes if desired:
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
- Instant Pot Red Potatoes
- Roasted Broccoli and Carrots
- Roasted Frozen Cauliflower
- Gluten Free Sweet Potato Fries
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
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Storing Directions
In the fridge: Store up to 3 days in a covered container. It is best to store the creamed beef and toast separately to prevent the bread from becoming mushy.
In the freezer: You can freeze leftovers in a Ziploc bag or container. Thaw overnight in the fridge then reheat as directed.
Reheating Instructions
In the microwave: Reheat in 20-second increments until hot. Stirring frequently.
In the skillet: Add leftovers to a preheated skillet over low heat until hot. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

Frequently Asked Questions
A sturdy white bread such as gluten-free sourdough, Brioche or a Texas toast works best. Slices of our Gluten Free Artisan Bread Recipe is another option.
The beef could be replaced with roast beef, deli ham or corned beef if preferred.
It is typically made from a lean cut such as beef round.
Chipped beef is also referred to as dried beef, dried beef gravy or SOS.
Cayenne pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg and dry mustard are other common ingredients to season creamed chipped beef.
By swapping the butter with a dairy free alternative and using coconut milk or soy milk in place of the milk then you can make dairy free.
Yes, half and half or whipping cream can be used in place of the milk for an extra creamy sauce.

Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- The homemade sauce is also referred to as a roux, which is used to make bechamel sauce, gravies or thicken soups.
- If sensitive to spice, the red pepper flakes can be omitted from the recipe.
- Add the cream sauce to the toast right before serving for best results.
More Easy Gluten-Free Recipes
- Gluten Free Snickerdoodles
- Gluten Free Pasta Salad
- Gluten Free French Toast
- Gluten Free Oatmeal Recipes
- Gluten Free Chicken Wings
- Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Gluten Free Apple Cobbler
- Gluten Free Chicken Fried Rice
- Crescent Roll Chicken Pot Pie
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Chipped Beef on Toast
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch ✅
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ✅
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ✅
- 5 ounces dried beef, chopped ✅
- 6 slices gluten-free bread, toasted
Instructions
- ⭐️ Make the sauce. Melt the butter in a skillet. Whisk in the cornstarch. Slowly whisk in the milk over medium heat. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens. Add the garlic powder and red pepper flakes then stir in the chopped beef.2 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 5 ounces dried beef, chopped
- Serve. Serve the creamy chipped beef hot over toast.6 slices gluten-free bread, toasted
Notes
- The beef could be replaced with roast beef, deli ham or corned beef if preferred.
- Cayenne pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg and dry mustard are other common ingredients to season creamed chipped beef.
- By swapping the butter with a dairy free alternative and using coconut milk or soy milk in place of the milk, you can make this recipe dairy free.
- Yes, half and half or whipping cream can be used in place of the milk for an extra creamy sauce.
- Omit the red pepper flakes if sensitive to spice.
Nutrition
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